The purchase of a home in an active lifestyle community is a purchase of choice, not of necessity. #1 Reason folks choose to make that decision:
Reason #1 – Your happiness. Many developers go to great lengths to create an almost utopian lifestyle in their communities with activities ranging from sports, fitness, and crafts, to outings, dining and dancing. While those activities will occupy your time, in and of themselves, they won’t bring you happiness! However, activities enjoyed with a soul mate or spouse or the new friends that you’ll make in an active lifestyle community will bring you satisfaction and fulfillment.